Montgomery County News, September 2, 2020

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Texas Rebel Joan of Arc Belle Weekly Wins 1st Scholarship Gas Prices (August 31, 2020) Texas gas prices have risen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.91/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations.

Gas prices in Texas are 3.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 37.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.51/g today while the most expensive is $2.49/g, a difference of 98.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $1.51/g while the highest is $2.49/g, a difference of 98.0 cents per gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $ 2 . 2 2 / g t o d a y. T h e national average is up 4.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 34.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$2.07/g, up 13.1 cents per gallon from last week's $1.94/g.

San Antonio- $1.78/g, down 0.8 cents per gallon from last week's $1.79/g.

Austin- $1.85/g, down 0.4 cents per gallon from last week's $1.85/g.

“Gas prices have reached their highest postcoronavirus level as Hurricane Laura caused Gulf Coast refineries to shut, limiting production as gasoline demand edged higher," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.

"The rebound in demand comes with just a week left in the summer driving season and isn't expected to continue once the driving season wraps up, but while some may see prices tick higher over the next few days, more decreases are coming to gas prices once Labor Day is over as demand will likely move lower. In addition, the switch back to cheaper winter gasoline will happen in a few weeks, giving more potential downward momentum for prices."

Index Community................2, 3, 8 Commentary............................4 Devotional..........................5 Legals.............................6, 7 Business Directory.............8

From Texas Division, UDC! What a proud moment for this 3 Generation Family of Rebel Joan Of Arc, United Daughters of the Confederacy! RJOA member CHLOE’ PAIGE FULLER, Is the Daughter of proud RJOA Charter M e m b e r : PA I G E WINKLER, and the GrandDaughter of RJOA Charter Officer & M e m b e r : LY N HOWARD. Belle Chloe’ was the 1st submission from the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter for a Scholarship to the Texas Division State Scholarships Program.

Miss Chloe’ attends Baylor University, and was awarded this wonderful Scholarship by t h e Te x a s D i v i s i o n Scholarship Program of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, for her excellent work! Chloe’ was selected over all the applicants in Texas for this very special Scholarship.

The Barthold Scholarship of $1,000., is renewable every year up to 4 years as Pictured Left to Right: RJOA Charter Member & Mother: PAIGE WINKLER, and the student retains her RJOA Member and UDC Scholarship Awardee: CHLOE’ PAIGE FULLER. eligibility.

Not pictured is RJOA Charter Officer & GrandMother: LYN HOWARD A Big Congratulations to the FULLER/WINKLER/HO Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter a n d A c h i e v e m e n t s advanced Education.

WARD FAMILY, and to for your Marvelous Efforts t o w a r d s c o n t u r i n g

Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 75 Million Boxes Delivered

(Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. D e p a r t m e n t o f Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed more than 75 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, President Trump announced an additional up to $1 billion will be

added to the Farmers to Families Food Box Program while the economy continues to reopen.

“The delivery of 75 Million food boxes has helped an incredible number of Americans in need,” said Secretary Perdue. “I couldn’t be prouder of the great job done by the food box program staff and the many farmers, distributors and non-profits that helped to get this program off the ground for the American

people. Each of these milestones is marked by pride and has required hours of hard work and dedication from USDA employees, farmers, ranchers, distributors and the brave volunteers of countless non-profits going the last mile to reach Americans in need. We are well into the second round of deliveries and we’re working harder than ever to continue to build on the success of the program.” “ I n M a y, u n d e r direction from the

President, we launched the $3 billion Farmers to Families Food Box program to help feed American families and support our farmers. Just over three months later, the United States has responded in record amounts with over 75 million boxes having been delivered nationwide. This program will continue to fulfill its mission to support the most See Farmers, page 2

Entergy Forced to Begin Periodic Power Outages to Customers in Texas Customers asked to conserve electricity The Woodlands, Texas - Entergy has started periodic power outages for its customers in Texas. The company is taking this action as directed by our reliability coordinator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, as a last resort and in order to prevent a more extensive, prolonged power outage that could severely affect the reliability of the power grid. The unusual circumstance is the result of extensive damage to Entergy’s transmission system caused by Hurricane Laura in East Texas and West Louisiana and the anticipated high demand for electricity due to high temperatures.

MISO is directing actions to be taken to restore the system to normal operations as quickly as possible and will direct Entergy to stop the periodic outages as soon as the power shortfall no longer threatens the integrity of the rest of the electrical power system.

Entergy is also asking customers in its western area north of Houston to voluntarily reduce their usage of electricity, as directed by MISO. Hurricane Laura damaged key transmission lines, conductors, wooden and steel transmission towers that could bring electrical power from the east.

Entergy has performed preliminary assessments to its transmission system and is working to restore the key lines that will alleviate the situation.

Some ways customers can reduce their electricity usage include: * Raise the central air conditioner thermostat to 78 degrees. Window units should be adjusted accordingly. * Use energy efficient electric ceiling fans and portable fans to circulate air and help occupants feel cooler. * Close window blinds, drapes and curtains to reduce warming in the home from direct sunlight. * Check the air conditioner filter to be sure it is clean. * Delay laundering clothes, washing dishes, bathing, etc. until later in the evening or early morning. These activities produce moisture and increase humidity in the house, making the air conditioner work harder. * Wash clothes with cold water, cook foods at the lowest possible See Entergy, page 3

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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Hydration Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Having just gotten back from an extended trip out west the subject of hydration has been very much on my mind. It was extremely sunny, dry and dusty and when the wind blew it just leeched moisture from everything it touched. The evidence of this on the outside of my body was obvious; dry skin and hair, but I knew it was taking a toll on the inside as well.

I spent a lot of time looking up information on hydrating cells inside the body. It’s really complicated but apparently super important to maintaining health and come to find out you can’t do it by simply drinking more

water. You have to eat the water.

I found that there are two main things that you need to do in order to achieve proper hydration: reduce EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) exposure and support your macromembranes. When it comes to reducing EMF exposure, the easiest way to do it is by unplugging as much as you can. This will help your cells resonate at a frequency that supports hydration.

When it comes to macromembranes, the intake of fiber and electrolytes is paramount.

Fiber helps your body absorb water at a higher level, and you can find good sources of fiber in fruits and vegetables, particularly those with a high water content. Your bodies cells absorb the water in the fruits and vegetables more

effectively than if you s i m p l y d r i n k w a t e r.

When you drink water it is a particularly good idea to sip it throughout the day rather than drink a lot at one time.

Electrolytes are substances that conduct electricity when they dissolve in water. In food and drink, electrolytes are present in the form of essential minerals. Foods high in minerals include, butternut squash, bananas, beets, greens, wild caught salmon, avocados, raisins and coconut water and milk.

For the last few weeks I have been paying attention to eating fruits and vegetables that are in season and while fruit is delicious plain and raw sometimes it’s more interesting to combine ingredients.

Fruit Smoothie

Bark in the Park Presented by Dog Watch Hidden Fence of Houston

1 cup coconut water or almond milk 1 tablespoon honey (if using almond milk) 1/2 cup plain yogurt (if using juice) 1/2 banana ½ avocado 1 handful spinach 1 cup blueberries (froz en strawberries, pineapple, or mango) Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad Ingredients For the white balsamic dressing, you’ll need to whisk together the following: * Olive oil * White balsamic vinegar * Honey * Dijon mustard * Salt and pepper And for the peach salad base, you’ll need to put these items into a large bowl: * Spring mix lettuce –

can include some spinach and power greens * Fresh peaches, sliced thin * Corn – fresh or frozen thawed * Chopped pecans * Red onion, sliced thin * Goat cheese, crumbled * Grilled chicken breast meat Soup is up to the hydrating task using a broth base to cook vegetables that have a high-water content in and of themselves.

Remember the water they offer is not the same as what you drink. Celery is 96% water, cabbage is 90% water and carrots are 87% water.

chicken broth Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Turmeric (optional) 1-inch fresh Ginger (Peel and cut into thin pieces) (optional) 1-inch fresh Jalapeno Pepper (cut into thin pieces) (optional) 2 cups diced green cabbage 3 sliced carrots 3 sliced celery stalks 1 cup green beans 1/2 cup diced onion 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 cup cilantro

Sauté the onion and celery in some olive oil in dutch oven until soft.

Add remaining ingredients (except cilantro) and heat over medium heat covered for 20-30 minutes until H e a r t y H e a l t h y vegetables are softened but not overcooked.

Spicy Soup Adjust seasoning. Top Ingredients: 6 cups low sodium with cilantro.

34th Annual Lobsterfest October 1-2

Bring your four-legged friends to the Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site Volunteering & Silent Auction Items Needed Share a beautiful day at the park with your pup while social distancing!

Visitors are invited to bring their dog (on a leash) to the Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site on Saturday, September 26.

There will be educational booths, adoption information and pet products for sale as well as a n i m a l d e m o s .

Entertainment and food will be available. Water will be provided for the pets.

The Site will be open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. with free activities taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All vendors and demonstrations are outside and will be sufficiently separated apart as to help with social distancing.

Attendees are encouraged

to wear masks when social distancing cannot be achieved and inside all buildings.

The Presenting S p o n s o r, D o g Wa t c h , Hidden Fences of Houston, provides Hidden Fences that create an “invisible” boundary to keep your pets safely in your yard and away from places you don’t want them, such as gardens, swimming pools and driveways. With a Hidden Fence, your pets can run, play and exercise so they stay happy and healthy.

This event is hosted by the Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation and Texas Historical Commission.

Regular admission fees apply for Barrington Living History Farm and the Star of the Republic

Museum. Dogs are not allowed on the Farm or inside any of the buildings.

Wa s h i n g t o n o n t h e Brazos is located on the Brazos River at the original townsite of Washington, Texas. Located at 23400 Park Road 12, Washington, T X , 77880—approximately halfway between Brenham and Navasota, off of State Hwy. 105.

From Hwy. 105, follow either FM 912 or FM 1155 to Park Road 12.

For more information on Bark in the Park or other events at Washington on the Brazos, visit http://wheretexasbecamete x a s . o rg / o r https://www.facebook.co m/events/3434919237035 84/

With the COVID19 Pandemic, the Chamber has made a change to the t r a d i t i o n a l Lobsterfest dinner.

This year, we will have a Lobsterfest TO GO Dinner on October 1! But we are still planning on having lots of fun, prizes and games in the to go line and maybe a surprise visitor! And of course, the golf tournament is still on. This year we will be at Panorama Golf Club on October 2.

Farmers from page 1 vulnerable, empower our workforce and uplift great American farmers,” said Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump.

Yo u m a y v i e w t h e Farmers to Families Food Box Program video or click on the image below to watch a highlight video of U S D A’ s F a r m e r s t o Families Food Box Program in action across the United States: Background: Following the President’s announcement of additional funding up to $1 billion, USDA also announced today it intends to extend current contractors that desire to

We need lots of help with volunteers at the dinner and golf tournament to make this a successful event this year!

Volunteer times vary but are no more than 3 hours of your time.

Volunteers! We are in need of volunteers for this year's event.

Click here to volunteer at the dinner and click here to volunteer at the golf course. It's a great way to give back to YOUR CHAMBER! continue to deliver food boxes through September 18. These extensions will ensure adequate capacity for food box distribution as USDA plans to incorporate the additional funding.

USDA continues to review proposals received for the upcoming third round, and will issue additional agreements in the near future, with subsequent contracts to deliver food boxes the remainder of September and through October 31.

In the ongoing second round of purchasing and distribution, which began July 1 and will conclude Aug. 31, 2020, USDA has purchased more than $1.113 billion of food through extended contracts of select vendors from the first round of the program as well as new contracts focused on Opportunity Zones in order to direct food to reach underserved areas, places where either no boxes have yet been delivered, or where boxes are being delivered but where there is additional need.

In the upcoming third round, which begins September 1, USDA plans to purchase combination

And this year we are excited to have our live and silent auction, sponsored

by Wiesner-BuickGMC-Hyundai all online! So, this year you are able to reach more people to promote your business. To download the silent auction form, click HERE. Any questions contact Courtney Galle, director of special events, at courtneyg@conroe. org or 936-538-7111. boxes to ensure all recipient organizations have access to fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk and meat products. Additional box types will be considered on an as needed basis. Entities that proposed under the previous solicitation, including current vendors, w i l l h a v e t o reapply. Proposals will be expected to illustrate how coverage will be provided to areas identified as Opportunity Zones, detail subcontracting agreements, and address the “last mile” delivery of product into the hands of the food insecure population.

The first round of purchases occurred from May 15 through June 30, 2020 and saw more than 35.5 million boxes delivered in the first 45 days.

Updates to the number of food boxes verified as delivered will continue to be displayed on the U S D A’s A g r i c u l t u r a l Marketing Service (AMS) website, with breakdowns by performance period on the Farmers to Families Food Box Program page.

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Comments According to Doc

Wake Up America!!!

The Democrats Are Dividing Our Country!!

And We Are Losing Walden Happenings

By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

The following article was published on June 28th in the “Sunday Family Humour newsletter”. It is an interesting and timely article by an anonymous author. It is titled; “Divide and Conquer and Communism!” As a columnist, I have inserted some blocked [ ] information that identifies or explains certain information in the authors paragraph.

Currently, a socialist regime is being rolled out in most countries in our world by Deep State, with the intention to create a one world government, or the New World Order.

One of the signature m o v e s o f s o c i a lism/communism is divide and conquer by naming a group of citizens “common enemy” of the society.

This “common enemy” group then becomes a label of hate and everything that is wrong with the society, whilst other members of the society are free to “cancel” them. [at this time, we refer to them as Liberal Democrats].

“I am the granddaughter of a woman who was canceled (persecuted) by Communists in China during the Cultural

Entergy from page 1 setting, and resist the temptation to open the oven door while baking. * Do not allow cooled air to escape from the home. Check caulking around doors and windows. Close the fireplace damper. Fill holes and

Revolution that started in 1966, which resulted in tens of millions of deaths and lasting famine in its ten year duration. The social justice warriors back then were called Red Guards.”

“The Red Guards of China were youths and school kids – brainwashed and recruited by the government to carry out acts of what they believed to be justice, using tactics such as public shaming, property destruction, gaslighting, virtual signaling, and physical assault/torture of other human beings.”

If you look closely at how division is being played out in our society today, you will recognize it in a heartbeat. [We see it today with the Blue States Governors and city Mayors allowing and promoting the major cities to loot & burn over 10 thousand businesses with freedom and impunity in spite of refusing President Donald Trump’s offering to shut it all down].

Essentially, the idea is to turn citizens against and police each other, so that we defeat ourselves with minimal effort on their part.

It also divides us psychologically and emotionally, which greatly weakens us, as human beings are social animals that thrive when we bond with each other. A divided population is much easier to manipulate and control.

[Which is happening with this Liberal Democrats

created as a hoax theme, “Black Lives Matter,” in order to fool the Black into donating money and votes for the liberal Democrats.

Folks, there is no Black leadership in that B.L.M. movement, there are very few Blacks involved in the violent protests, looting, and burning the cities! As an example, it seems that the donations in the past month of May to this Chinese communist support organization cause totaled about $446 million went to the Anarchy Communist organization with $80 million being donated to the national democrat party to help destroy the Trump administration.

Apparently, very little went to the B.L.M cause?].

[This Chinese communist organization backed A.O.C. is behind the funding of the protest groups that are destroying our monuments and toppling our natural history statues in their attempt to destroy American history and begin a new nation and a new national history. It seems that this same group that is burning the cities and destroying the statues, etc. intended to destroy Mt. Rushmore, libraries, and historical museums; until recently when President Donald Trump shut it all down!].

INFORMATION WAR! Those who control information, control our perspective.

And each of us creates our

gaps where wiring and pipes enter the house. * Make sure your clothes dryer and attic are vented properly.

MISO comprises a pool of electricity generators and users that stretches from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, and as reliability coordinator is responsible for monitoring the portion of the electric grid it

oversees and providing instructions to its members regarding actions needed to maintain reliability in that portion of the grid. In extreme and unusual circumstances, such actions may include periodic outages of the type occurring today.

reality from our perspective.

The excessive distortions and censorship, and character assassination of experts who dare to challenge the mainstream narrative are all part of the information war we are in right now.

Some light research will help you find out that almost all mainstream media is controlled by 6 companies, owned by a few billionaires of the world.

On an energetic level, information is spelled information, which means what we consume then forms our bodies and cells.

Each word carries a specific charge, and all words are spells (spelling).

What we are experiencing goes beyond politics. There is (dark) magic involved.

Watch out when a narrative, chant or image is being repeated over and over by the masses, it’s almost always a sign a spell has been cast.

When the masses fall under a spell, they will make choices and take actions believing it’s coming from their free will, when it isn’t.

Breaking out of a spell requires a shift in consciousness and f r e q u e n c y, w h i c h i s presented in the accepted solutions.

What are the solutions then? The longterm solution requires us to address all fronts – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

It requires the human race to work together as a team to detoxify and upgrade our bodies, communities and institutions, so that all have access to clean water, o rg a n i c f r e s h f o o d s , conscious education, and healthcare that is not sick care in disguise. This will obviously take time; since our entire history has been manufactured.

[Folks, when this dastardly, misinformation and lying cycle of political civil war eventually runs its course, we need to genuinely get together as a civilization as we are here today remembering our true history to reorganize the control of Law and Order and bring our pluralistic society together and form a genuine functional society and congressional team work.

Let’s truly think and react as a true pluralistic society at that time we should be here to remember our historical patterns of growth, enlightenment and cooperation in a truly functioning society and how we can leave this planet a better place for our children and their children.].

[DOCS COMMENTS].

FOLKS let’s finish the job some of us started a long, long time ago.

Let’s vote American with Donald Trump and save our freedom way of life, our money, guns and religions!

Go with Joe Biden and you will lose it ALL. If Joe Biden cheats and steals the election; the only way he can win; I predict that he will not last until April, 2021. He will claim to have a “Stressed Heart” condition backed by a team of liberal Doctors and retire from the presidency.

Camelia Harris, the Vice-President, according to the U.S. Constitution, becomes the President with crazy Nancy Pelosi moving up as the Vice-President!!! It’s All in the National Democrat Party’s Manifesto. Unfortunately, we as citizens, we will all lose everything in our lives.

This is reality folks; you just can’t make this stuff up – it’s been in their master plan since the last two years of non-citizen Barack Husain Obama’s last two years in office when joined by George Sorus.

Beware of the lying communist Democrats – they will take our freedom and constitution away from us!!!

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Brady Breiefing: Speaker Pelosi, Stop Sabotaging Our Economy Conroe, Tex. - My heart is with all those affected by Hurricane Laura, and I am praying for your continued resilience and swift recovery. Here in the Eighth Congressional District, we were lucky to be spared the worst of the storm, and I want to thank all of our first responders and local leaders for their hard work and tireless outreach in the days leading up to this storm. It is because of your leadership that our communities were safe and informed! *** Last weekend, Speaker Pelosi called an emergency session of Congress. This session was not called to vote on meaningful relief legislation, or to discuss ways to support

unemployed Americans, or to help struggling small business that are on the brink of collapse. Nor was it to increase funding for schools or Coronavirus testing. Instead, Speaker Pelosi called an emergency session of Congress to vote on a politically motivated, manufactured Post Office crisis.

Experts have repeatedly debunked this postal conspiracy, calling it ‘embarrassing’ and a ‘lunacy’. The truth is, the USPS is financially solvent through August 2021. They have $14 billion in cash on hand, with an additional $10 billion in loans available through the CARES Act – signed into law by President Trump – if needed. Democrats have

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

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fueled conspiracy theories about mailboxes being moved en masse – but according to the USPS Inspector General, the Obama-Biden administration removed roughly 14,000 mailboxes between 2011 and 2016.

Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats are manipulating information in order to push a conspiracy theory. Despite claims from the left that the election is in jeopardy from the Postal Service, the USPS is fully capable of processing and delivering absentee and mail-in ballots. To put things in

perspective, the USPS currently processes 475 million pieces of mail a day.

If all Americans voted by mail, that would be 330 million ballots over the course of the election – only 75% of what the USPS delivers in a single day.

The facts are obvious. Speaker Pelosi, stop sabotaging our economy by refusing to negotiate with Republicans, and work with us to deliver real help for real people now. *** The Justice Department took the right step last week by requesting information

and data from multiple Democrat governors who issued “must admit” COVID-19 orders in nursing homes. These orders, which forced nursing homes to admit patients with confirmed cases of coronavirus, directly resulted of the deaths of tens of thousands of nursing home residents in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The families of the deceased residents deserve answers, and these Governors should be held accountable for their dangerous actions. ***

The 2020 Census is currently underway! Once every decade, the federal government conducts a census of the entire population to count everyone in the United States and record basic information about them. This year, for the first time ever, the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses by mail, online or by phone. Be counted and ensure your response is recorded by the deadline on September 30. For more information, visit 2020census.gov.

My Five Cents...

Texas State Senator

Robert Nichols This August marked the 100-year anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. On August 18, 1920, Tennessee was the 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment, which secured the adoption of the amendment. We celebrate this important centennial of women’s suffrage.

Here are five things happening around your state: 1. COVID-19 Data Tracker for Texas Public Schools, Child Care Centers Earlier this month, the Texas Education Agency and the Department of State Health Services announced that they will release information about COVID19 cases in public schools on a weekly basis. Schools will be required to report any cases of COVID-19 in staff or students to the state within 24 hours. DSHS will begin releasing the data in September and that information will be available on their website.

Additionally, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will regularly post information about COVID-19 cases in child care centers, school age programs, and before and after-school programs

across the state. A spreadsheet is available on their website to view this information. The data is broken down by child care center. It shows the current number of positive cases as well as how many cases each location has had since March. It’s updated Monday through Friday by 3 pm.

2. TEA Back-to-School Guidance The Texas Education Agency has released a detailed document of requirements and recommendations to Texas school districts on what school will look like in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Decisions about when to open schools and whether or not in-person classes will be offered have been largely left to school districts, but the guidance from TEA is meant to be statewide. It covers information regarding providing notice to parents and the public about on-campus activities, preventing the virus from entering schools, responding to a positive case, and mitigating the spread of the virus in schools. The document is available on the TEA website at www.tea.texas.gov.

3. Additional Federal Funding for Unemployment Benefits The Texas Workforce Commission announced that Texans receiving unemployment benefits may receive an additional

$300 per week after FEMA approved additional jobless relief funding to the state.

The funds are backdated to August 1, so those who qualify for the added benefit will receive the funds they would have gotten starting at the beginning of August.

To qualify, applicants must indicate they lost work because of the coronavirus pandemic on their unemployment filing. Texans can change their status and report they lost their job due to the pandemic on future payment requests to begin receiving the extra $300.

Texans receiving less than $100 per week in unemployment benefits do not qualify for the additional federal funds.

4. Operation Connectivity The state announced it has procured one million personal devices and WiFi hotspots through the Operation Connectivity initiative. The effort was funded by a $200 million allocation from the CARES Act and matched by school districts across the state.

The program, run by TEA and local education agencies, is meant to close the digital divide for public school students and ensure they have a device and an internet connection throughout this school year.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many schools have opted for virtual instruction, leaving those without a reliable internet

connection or device in a bind. We are making every effort to connect as many students as possible with our limited internet infrastructure.

5. Vote By Mail As the November election approaches, it’s important to understand who is qualified to vote by mail in Texas. To request a mail-in ballot, you must be a registered voter that is either 65 years or older, can cite a disability or illness, is confined in jail but still eligible to vote, or will not be in the county on Election Day or during early voting.

Lack of immunity to the novel coronavirus does not qualify as a disability or illness independently but may be considered in conjunction with a voter’s medical history to decide if they qualify. You can print an application at home, request one from your local election’s office, or contact the Secretary of State’s office. You must submit your application for ballot by mail to your county elections office by October 23. Once you have received your ballot by mail, it must be returned to the election administrator by Election Day. The United States Postal Service is recommending anyone voting by mail send their ballot back at least a week before they are due to ensure it arrives on time.

It’s Time to Save Texas Wineries and Distilleries Texas’ Wineries, Distilleries Urge Governor, State Leaders to Provide Immediate Relief to Struggling Industry FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS—Texas wineries and distilleries are facing a crisis. As Texas continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, tasting rooms at hundreds of wineries and distilleries remain closed, limiting consumer access, negatively affecting sales, impacting jobs, and reducing much-needed tax revenue for local and state governments.

Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order closing bars had the seemingly unintended consequence of forcing Texas winery and distillery tasting rooms to close.

Industry leaders today announced the launch of separate grassroots efforts to educate, advocate, and mobilize Texans in support of these two key drivers of the state’s economy and small business community.

T h e Te x a s Wi n e r y PAC and the Texas Craft Spirits PAC are working to share their vision of a Texas with laws that promote, rather than inhibit the growth and prosperity of the craft spirits and wine industries, both of which have a significant positive impact on the state’s economy.

“Tasting rooms are a significant source of income and marketing opportunities for Texas wineries and many wineries

will not be able to survive a prolonged shutdown. The wine industry in Texas has a direct and indirect economic impact of close to $15 billion to the state of Texas every year, including over $1 billion paid in state and local taxes,” said Patrick Whitehead, President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association.

Roxanne Myers, President of Lost Oak Winery in Burleson, Texas, said, “Not only are wineries suffering, but the farmers who grow grapes and everyone else in the supply chain are suffering. The shutdown is adversely affecting families across the state of Texas.”

The Texas Craft Spirits PAC, in partnership with t h e Te x a s W h i s k e y Association, the American Craft Spirits Association, and the Texas Distilled Spirits Association recently launched their campaign to raise money to advocate for common-sense regulations that will give Te x a s d i s t i l l e r s t h e contactless, direct-toconsumer sales options they need to stay in business.

“While I greatly appreciate the Governor’s efforts to keep people safe during this COVID crisis, there is no reason we cannot operate safely under the

same capacity rules that apply to restaurants,” said Dee Kelleher, coowner of Dripping Springs Distilling and Chair of the Texas Craft Spirits PAC. “Absent that, without new sales options, many distillers will go out of business.”

Wineries and distilleries generally operate only during the day with most having outdoor serving areas, which allows for appropriate physical distancing. Most guests are visiting to learn about products and production and to purchase Texas crafted wine and spirits.

Despite an increase in overall alcohol sales, most of those gains are being realized by large wine and distillery brands based outside of Texas. Many Te x a s w i n e r i e s a n d distilleries work directly with customers through an onsite experience and as a result are suffering significant losses.

The reason for the significant drop in revenue among Texas distilleries – estimated at 60% - 80% in lost revenue since COVID19 began – is that distillers are prevented by law from selling more than two bottles per-consumer every 30 days.

The current law also forces in-person only sales by distilleries, prohibiting

contactless shipping and delivery to consumers over the age of 21. This practice is already safely permitted in other parts of the Texas alcoholic beverage industry.

Opening these sales channels to Texas distillers — as has been done recently in other states, most notably Kentucky, New York, Illinois, and California — will give Texas distilleries a fighting chance to maintain their businesses while providing much-needed products, such as hand sanitizer, during this pandemic.

Texas businesses are struggling during COVID19, and in the wine and craft spirits industries that means small business owners, employees, farmers, and tour bus operators are all hurting, too. Tasting room closures and restrictions on sales also limit Texans’ ability to enjoy the locally produced wine and distilled spirits Texans have come to love.

Texas wine supporters c a n l e a n m o r e at savetexaswineries.org an d #SaveTexasWineries.

Fans and customers of Texas’ craft distilleries can support the industry at texascraftspirits.org and #StillStrongTexas.

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Devotional In the Midst of Calamity - Let Hope Arise Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

I saw a short interview this day, of a young woman who had her whole business demolished by gangs a few days back. As I watched the reporter interview her, I could see no malice or sorrow in her face. Her small shop behind her was in shambles, but she was gracious and smiling through the w h o l e i n t e r v i e w.

And…she had just sent out

an order from her sandwich shop to be delivered for someone’s lunch.

She never said she was a Christian, but her whole demeanor spoke of love, kindness, and yes, even thankfulness. How was it possible for her to smile when she had gone through such loss? I can tell you this: her whole life wasn’t wrapped up in her business. She had a higher calling on her, much higher than this earthly work. Although most of her business was demolished, she could still serve her lunch customers and smile in the midst of

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7:45 Service Faith Baptist St. Joseph’s CathoChurch lic, Meets at 464 CR 213, Stoneham, McCaleb Rd. 936-894-2223 Sunday Morning JEWISH Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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Shadowbend Place, Sunday Evening The Woodlands, Worship 6:00 p.m.

281-362-1100 St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in LUTHERAN Dobbin, P.O. Box Grace Lutheran 112, Montgomery, (ELCA), 77356 Highway 105 W., Benui Baptist Lake Conroe, 936Church, 588-1944 Scott Ridge and Living Savior FM 1097, MontgomLutheran Churchery LCMS 309 Pond St. Antioch Baptist, Montgomery 77356 Dobbin, 936-597- Church phone: 9365560 597-8013 Web : China Grove www.livingsaviortexa Baptist Church, s.org Pastor David R. Willis, 936-767-4744 Bailes.

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the midst of rubble which used to be his home, saying how thankful he was to have each member of his family safe from the raging storm.

I came away from these true-life happenings with an humble and thankful heart. And as I wake each morning, my feet don’t touch the floor before I thank God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for their watch care over my family and I, as well as any angels God may have sent to watch over us.

Thankfulness is not just a word. Being thankful is truly a way of life. Paul

writes this to the church in Philippi: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6 - 7 A happy countenance comes from a happy heart. And, a happy heart comes from the joy in knowing God loves us at all times. It doesn’t matter who we are, or what we have or don’t have…Jesus is waiting in heaven for

those He saved from the beginning until the end of time. Our joy is in and from Him. His joy is seeing our joy be made full in our lives. He says this about our Father, God: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6: 33:34.

Take control of negative thoughts. Know God is always “for” you.

Be Blessed!

Montgomery Pray/Bible Study United Methodist 6:30 pm RiverStone ComChurch munity Church 22548 Highway 105 West 19380 Hwy 105 Montgomery, TX Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 77356 Phone: 936-597Sun: 9:00 King6162 dom Life, 10:30 Sunday Worship: Worship 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., Wed: 6:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. Praise & RiverStoneCC.org Worship April Sound Sunday School: Church, 9:45 a.m.

67 ½ April Wind Www.mumctex.org S., Richards United April Sound, 936Methodist Church 588-2832 6639 FM 1696 Lighthouse FellowRichards ship Church, Worship Service 11 Montgomery, 936AM 582-7700 Sunday School Living Branch 10AM Church, Porter Chapel Highway 105 W., A.M.E. Lake Conroe, 936Zion Church, 588-3400 1308 S. Hwy 1486, New Beginning Dobbin, Bible Church, 936-597-5331 or 19087 Mt. Pleasant 936-449-5983 Cemetary Rd, 936Living Way 597-8921 Church, Father’s House, 2080 Longmire Rd, Family Worship Conroe Center, 936-441-8875 Highway 105 W, Hope Tabernacle Lake Conroe, 936Pastor David 588-4660 Whitaker Walden CommuMeets at 18961 nity Church, Freeport Dr Mont12400 Walden Rd, gomery Walden, 936-582936.582.7722 6696 Thursday 7:30pm Services 9:30 and Sunday School at 11 a.m.

10:00am WaldenChurch.co Sunday Worship at m 6:00pm River of Life Community And Church, Interdenominational 17156 FM 1097, Lone Star Cowboy Montgomery, 936Church 449-4414 21627 Eva St. Cornerstone Montgomery, TX Church, 77356 1011 W. Lewis, (936) 597-5742 Conroe, Pastors Randy & 936-756-7792 Darla Weaver Lakeside Bible Service Times: Church, Sundays 8:30; 10:00 18940 Freeport and 11:30am MonDrive days 7:00pm Montgomery, 936Livestream: Watch 582-1977 us live Sundays & Mondays @ Church of St. live.lonestar.tv or go John, to the Lone Star retreat and wildlife Cowboy Church center, Facebook page and 2615 St. Beulah click on the Chapel Rd., MontLivestream link. gomery, 936-597Website: 5757 www.lonestar.tv Fellowship of Abundant Life Montgomery Pastor: Ministries Corner of Dr. Dale Talbert FM 149 & FM 1097 Executive Pastor: Dr. W. Montgomery TX Brian Roberson 77356 Prayer 12681 FM 149 /Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service: am Sunday Service 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

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302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

mayhem and adversity.

Not only did her attitude inspire me, but also it left me with a heart of thankfulness. If that had happened to me, could I be so calm and forgiving?

Could I not blame those who came against me and just be thankful my life was spared where I could continue in peace – serving those who needed feeding?

I was reminded of the next disaster of two hurricanes rolling over our Gulf Coast region. Many homes were laid bare by “Laura,” and businesses demolished. And yet, there stood one thankful man in

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION No. 19-12-16238 Plaintiff: LAKE CONROE VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. Defendants: DANNY WATTS AND th LOIS J. WATTS; In the 284 Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas To:

The Unknown Heirs At Law of Danny Watts, Deceased

You Are Hereby Commanded to be and appear before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas in the Courthouse in the City of Conroe, Texas at or before 10:00 o'clock A.M., of the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after this citation is issued, and you are hereby commanded and required to appear and file a written answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Petition, filed in said Court on the day of August 3, 2020, in a suit numbered 19-12-16238 on the docket of said court, wherein Lake Conroe Village Property Owners' Association, Inc., the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs At Law of Danny Watts, Deceased, the Defendant, the nature of plaintiff's demand being and the said petition alleging: Foreclosure of Association Assessment Liens.

Plaintiff Lake Conroe Village Property Association, Inc., its successors in interest or assigns by and through its attorney of record Kristen Bates, of The Strong Firm P.C., 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, 281-367-1222, brought suit against Danny Watts and Lois J. Watts, Defendants and the Unknown Heirs of Danny Watts to enforce the declaratory judgment on the property located at 16710 E. Hammon, Montgomery, Texas 77385 and legally described as: Lot 69, Block 05, of Lake Conroe Village, an addition in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, under Cabinet F, Sheet 006B, et. seq., as modified by any supplements thereto or replats thereof.

Notice hereof shall be given by publishing this Citation once a week for four consecutive th weeks previous to the 28 day of September, 2020, in some newspaper published in the County of Montgomery, if there be a newspaper published therein, but if not, then the nearest county where a newspaper is published, and this Citation shall be returned on nd the 2 day of October, 2020, which is forty-two (42) days after the date it is issued, and the first publication shall be at least twenty-eight (28) days before said return day.

Herein Fail Not but have before said court on said return day this citation with your return thereon, showing how you have executed same. Issued at the request of: Kristen Bayes, of The Strong Firm P.C., 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, 281-367-1222, Bar Number: 24073881. I hereby order this citation published in the Daily Court Review for the time specified therein.

Published Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Combined Application for Determination of Heirship and Request for Independent Administration CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL CANDACE L. KUNZ-FREED P.O. BOX 959 9545 KATY FREEWAY STE 390 CONROE, TX 77305 HOUSTON TX 77024 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: BENNY LEWIS POLK, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Combined Application for Determination of Heirship and Request for Independent Administration filed by Liz Polk aka Elizabeth Starkey Polk, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas.

Said application was filed on the May 20, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-39515-P The style being: ESTATE OF: BENNY LEWIS POLK The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 22nd day of May, 2020.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 5/22/2020 1:59:31 PM /s/ Lisa Aufill Lisa Aufill, Deputy Published Date: September 2, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 20-39760-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of John Gordon Canyock, Deceased.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of GALE BURTON FARQUHAR, DECEDENT, Deceased, were issued on AUGUST 5TH 2020, Under Docket No. 20-39231-P in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas to Susan Carol Stelter.

Claims may be presented in the care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Independent Administrator Estate of Gale Burton Farquhar, Decedent, Deceased c/o Christopher J. Barber The Barber Law Office 2014 Bissonnet Street Houston, Texas 77005 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them with the time and the manner prescribed by law.

Dated August 25, 20210 The Barber Law Office By /s/ Christopher J. Barber Attorney for Applicant State Bar No. 00798048 281-464-5297 – Telephone 281-238-5968 – Fax CBarber@TexasAttorney.net Published Date: September 2, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES N. BOCHAT, Deceased, were issued on August 25, 2020; in Cause No. 20-39647-P, pending in The Probate Court No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: MARY BOCHAT MABILE and BARBARA BOCHAT FLETCHER. Claims may be presented in care of the Co-Executrix of the estate addressed as follows; c/o: R. A. Deison 307 N. San Jacinto Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 28th day of August, 2020.

By: /s/ R. A. Deison Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 05720000 Published Date: September 2, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Winbourne Carey Hanly, Deceased, were issued on August 13, 2020 in Cause No. 20-39620-P, pending in The County Court at Law # 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Randall Sullivan Harris.

All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Joel S. Pace Levatino|Pace, PLLC Attorney at Law 1101 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Building K, Suite 125 Austin, Texas 78746.

DATED the 27th day of August, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, Levatino|Pace, PLLC 1101 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Building K, Suite 125 Austin, Texas 78746 Telephone: (512) 637-1581 Facsimile: (512) 637-1583 By: /s/ Joel S. Pace State Bar No.: 00791389 Attorney for Randall Sullivan Harris Published Date: September 2, 2020

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Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Gordon Canyock were issued on August 21, 2020 in Cause No. 20-39760-P pending in the County Court-at-Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Judith Buck Canyock as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Gordon Canyock, NO. 20-39761-P c/o J. David Meredith In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Melody L. Reese, Deceased.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Melody L. Dated this 31st day of August, 2020.

Reese were issued on August 21, 2020 in Cause No. 20-39761-P pending in the County Court at Law Meredith Law Firm, PC No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Robert F. Reese as Independent Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 Estate of Melody L. Reese, The Woodlands, TX 77380 c/o J. David Meredith 832-246-8481 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 david@meredith-law.com The Woodlands, TX 77380 By: /s/ All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are J. DAVID MEREDITH required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Attorney for Judith Buck Canyock, Dated this 31st day of August, 2020.

Independent Executor for the Meredith Law Firm, PC Estate of John Gordon Canyock 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 State Bar No.: 24067765 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 Published Date: September 2, 2020 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE J. DAVID MEREDITH The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth Attorney for Robert F. Reese, "Rowdy" Hayden at Northpoint Towing located at 23860 Loop 494, Porter, TX 77365, 281-577Independent Executor for the 00269 on Wednesday, Septe3mber 9, 2020 at 9:30 am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Estate of Melody L. Reese Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: September 2, 2020 Published Date: September 2, 2020

FIRST NOTICE S&B STORAGE & TOWING LLC VSF# 0653273 41526 S. BRENDA LN MAGNOLIA, TX 77354 PH: (936)-402-2405 EMAIL: SBST247@GMAIL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 08/21/20 LOCATION TOWED FROM: WOODTRACE BLVD VEHICLE: UNKNOWN YEAR OF TRAILER COLOR: BLACK LICENSE PLATE: UNKNOWN PLATE NUMBER LAST 4 VIN # UNKNOWN VIN DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: DRIVER ARREST TOW $200.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $20.64 PER DAY IMPOUND FEE: $20.64 NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00

SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE 8.25% DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 07/22/2020 LOCATION TOWED FROM: RANCH CREST DRIVE / FM 1488 VEHICLE: UNKNOWN YEAR BLACK TEX UT COLOR: BLACK LICENSE PLATE: UNKNOWN PLATE NUMBER LAST 4 VIN # UNKNOWN VIN DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: DRIVER ARREST TOW $200.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $20.64 PER DAY IMPOUND FEE: $20.64 NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00 SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE 8.25% Published Date: September 2, 2020

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE JONATHAN B. RANDOLPH 800 ROCKMEAD DR SUITE 163 KINGWOOD TX 77339 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of: Sherian Earle Cardoza, Deceased

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PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearings on Permit Applications, Special Hearing, and Regular Board Meeting.

6:00 PM, September 8, 2020 655 Conroe Park North Drive Conroe, TX 77303

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Selph, Jeffrey, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the February 01, 2019.

The file number of said matter being: 18-36758-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Charles George Cardoza

Per Governor Abbott's March 16, 2020 order temporarily suspending certain open meetings requirements for governmental entities to mitigate the spread of COVID 19, the District may hold this hearing/meeting by telephone or videoconference.

If the hearing/meeting is held by telephone or videoconference, the District will comply with the Attorney General's requirements.

You can read the press release and additional information from the Attorney General as well as a complete list of open meetings laws The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: s u b j e c t t o t h e t e m p o r a r y s u s p e n s i o n at : Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/governorsinterests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which office-clears-path-governmental-bodies-meet-telephonically-orapplicant may be entitled. videoconference-during GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 28th day of August, Published Date: September 2, 2020 2020.

08/28/2020 9:49:33 AM (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: September 2, 2020

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Engineering Students Build Solar Charging Stations For Huntsville In fall of 2019, four seniors at Sam Houston State University, Bryan Nguyen, Nathan Scott, Job Stubbs, and Logan Fechner began a project for their Engineering Technology class to design and build sustainable charging stations that would also provide shading for the City of Huntsville Aquatic Center guests.

As a part of ACE classes at SHSU, Reg Pecen, College of Science & Engineering Technology faculty, and J o y c e M c C a u l e y, executive director of the SHSU Center for C o m m u n i t y Engagement, met with city manager Aron Kulhavy and Penny Joiner in August 2019 to propose a canopy system for the city pool that Pecen and his students would design and build.

The city expressed a great need for such a project and welcomed the collaboration.

“The system provides

unique sustainable charging ports to cons u m e r electronics including phones, I-pads and laptops, as well as much appreciated shade to the residents,” Pecen said.

The design stage of the solar project started in Fall 2019 by four senior students. When those students graduated in Fall 2019, additional students, Lance Sebesta and

Rachel Ross, both Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology students, continued to work on the project with Pecen and Keith Coogler, COSET faculty member. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic the project completion was delayed, however, students and faculty completed the project in August.

The City of Huntsville

provided all the necessary material and parts including solar PV panels. For more info please contact Reg Pecen at 936-294-4137.

What is Academic C o m m u n i t y E n g a g ement?

Academic Community Engagement (ACE) is a teaching method that combines community engagement with academic instruction.

The ACE initiative encourages students to use the skills, knowledge,

and dispositions learned in the classroom to collaborate with community partners in making a difference in society. To learn more about ACE c o u r s e s v i s i t https://www.shsu.edu/ac ademics/cce/ace/

Lone Star College bachelor’s degree programs off to a strong start HOUSTON (Aug. 28) – Hurricane Laura could not dampen the spirts of students enrolled in the Lone Star College inaugural bachelor ’s degrees programs. The first classes began as the storm was approaching the Texas Gulf Coast Tuesday, Aug. 26.

“These baccalaureate degrees will change not only our students’ lives, but also the lives of their families and the entire community,” said Dalia Sherif, Ph.D., LSC executive dean, Baccalaureate Programs & Partnerships. “We are proud to celebrate that our inaugural program cohorts are at full capacity and come to us with average GPAs of 3.0 and higher.”

In all, 100% of the Registered Nursing students attended their first online, live class. In addition, 96% and 94% students attended their first Cybersecurity, and Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management classes respectively.

“I am very proud of the efforts put forth by these

students and their instructors,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC c h a n c e l l o r. “ T h e y continue to persevere under extraordinary circumstances.”

LSC was approved by the state of Texas and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity (BATCybersecurity); and Bachelor of Applied S c i e n c e i n E n e r g y, Manufacturing and Tr a d e s M a n a g e m e n t (BAS-EMTM).

“I felt that this was amazing because both chapters were explained in detail and with clarity,” said Jennie Pena, LSC B A S - E M T M s t udent. “My main excitement is because we will be the first class to graduate with a bachelor's degree. We are making history at Lone Star College.”

The RN-BSN program was created to prepare Registered Nurses to care

for patients in a variety of settings and advance their professional qualificat i o n s . T h e B ATCybersecurity program will train students for successful careers in the field of Information Technology and the BASEMTM program is designed for practitioners in the fields of energy, manufacturing, and various industries seeking to advance into management.

LSC students interested in a bachelor ’s degree study close to home and take advantage of paying the same tuition rates as they would an associate degree, saving them thousands of dollars. Programs are built with eight-week classes in the hybrid (part online, part in-person) model to support working students.

“The students in these applied bachelor’s degree programs maximize the credits they’ve already earned in their associate degree to be on track to finish their bachelor’s in just two years,” said Va l e r i e J o n e s , L S C

Lone Star College students virtually attend the first day of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management class. LSC also offers bachelor’s degrees in nursing and cybersecurity.

associate vice chancellor, Academic Affairs. “Their faculty celebrate the years of professional experience these students bring into the class.”

“I found the online session quite enjoyable,” said Jonathan Zielske, LSC BAT-Cybersecurity student. “In my opinion it was just as productive as a session had we been in person on campus.”

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LoneStar.edu/Bachelors to learn more about the LSC bachelor’s degree programs.

Lone Star College offers high-quality, lowcost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester.

LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support

student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. LSC consists of seven colleges, 10 centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

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Blanton Advisors Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary The Woodlands, TXSeptember 1, 2020 – Blanton Advisors, LLC is excited to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Over the past 10 years, the firm has worked with over one hundred various clients ranging from startups to $60 million companies.

These have included medical practices, specialty retailers, contractors, restaurants, and a variety of other business types. The firm has enabled these business owners to improve financial reporting, cleanup accounting, navigate ownership changes, make acquisitions, and establish solid monthly financial reporting.

Adam Cole, President and owner of longstanding client Cole Health, offered these thoughts, “Barry and his team at Blanton Advisors have been critical to our growth over the past 10 years. They have helped us with all things financial

– including but not limited to banking, accounting, bookkeeping, risk management, and even sales and acquisitions. Blanton Advisors has helped us work through hard and uncertain times in addition to times of tremendous growth. It is wonderful to know that we have the financial resources we need that will adapt as we change and support us no matter what.” Barry Blanton, Founder and owner stated, “Thank you to all of our great clients and supportive referral partners for helping us reach this milestone anniversary.”

About Blanton Advisors, LLC Founded in September 2010 by Barry D. Blanton, the firm offers experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services on a flexible engagement basis providing customized business solutions based on proven financial

leadership and business experience. Blanton Advisors empowers entrepreneurs by equipping them with tools and

resources to make wise financial decisions without the necessity of a full-time financial executive.

Blanton Advisors is

located at 19221 I-45 South, Suite 180, The Woodlands, TX 77385. For more information regarding all the services Blanton

Advisors offers, visit their w e b s i t e a t www.blantonadvisors.co m

Texas League Play Playoffs Recap The 2020 Texas League Play Playoffs featured 10 teams competing in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament.

The first round took place at Horseshoe Bay’s Apple Rock course, with 4 teams competing in the first round. The other 6 teams received byes into the quarterfinal round. The first match of the day saw The Hills Country Club from Austin take on Rolling Hills Country Club of Arlington. The first points of the day were won

by Rolling Hills’ Brian O’Dwyer and Craig Thorpe, who won their match to put their team up 2 - 1 e a r l y. T h e H i l l s answered in their second match as Tim Deck and Bill Parr swept Rolling Hills to take a 4-2 lead. Colin Peck and Wick Comegys from The Hills won their match 2-1 to extended The Hills overall match score to 6-3.

Teammates Tye Grissom and Warren Smith won the final match to seal The Hills’ victory 8.5-3.5.

T h u r s d a y ’s s e c o n d match featured Nutcracker Golf Club of Granbury and Odessa Country Club (Links). Nutcracker took a commanding lead early by Cody Barrington and Darryl Woods winning the first match 2-1. The rest of Nutcracker’s Team did not disappoint as the last three matches swept Odessa’s Links Team. Nutcracker won their overall match 111 to get them into the quarterfinals.

Advancing teams

returned to Apple Rock on Friday for the quarterfinal matches. The first match of the day took place between Tierra Verde Golf Club of Arlington and The Hills Country Club. Bret Masion and Randy Stephens of Tierra Verde came away with 2.5 points in the first match. Doug Foster and James Lloyd of Tierra Verde followed suit by winning the second match 2-1. The Hills’ Colin Peck and Wick Comegys answered back and won the third match 2.5-.05. Carson Gooch and Ben Hicks of Tierra Verde won their match, which gave Tierra Verde a 7-5 victory and advanced them to the semifinal round.

The second match of the day featured Eagle Point Golf Club of Mont Belvieu and Nutcracker Golf Club. Both teams tied in the first match, but Mitchell Cole and Casey Barrington of Nutcracker got 2.5 points in the second match to give Nutcracker a 4-2 lead. Both clubs split the third match and final match 1.5-1.5, giving Nutcracker the 7-5 win and a spot in the semifinal round.

Friday’s third match took place between River Crest Country Club of Fort Worth and Van Zandt Country Club of Canton.

Matthew Bobo and Garett Essl of River Crest started strong by sweeping the first match, and the rest of the River Crest team followed their lead. River Crest won

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Friday’s final match had the Golf Club of Houston against Odessa Country Club (Old). Mark Jones and Sterling Swack of Odessa took all 3 points in the first match giving them a good start to the day.

Odessa’s Brandon Warne and Darren Seglem won the second match giving Odessa a 5.5-0.5 lead. Jim McNeil and Robert Rigney clinched the semifinal spot for Odessa by tying the third match giving Odessa the 7-5 victory, despite Golf Club of Houston’s Ross Prachar and Brett Lalor sweeping the final match.

Saturday’s semifinal rounds continued at Apple Rock, and the first match of the day was between Odessa Country Club and Tierra Verde Golf Club.

Odessa’s Mark Jones and Sterling Swack swept the first match, giving Odessa an early 3-0 lead. Brandon Warne and Darren Seglem kept the momentum going by winning the second match 2.5-.05 increasing Odessa’s lead to 5.5-.05.

Both teams tied the third match, and Brian Madison and Luke Groves of Odessa won the fourth match 2-1 giving Odessa a victory of 9-3 and advancing them to the championship round.

The second semifinal match took place between

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Nutcracker Golf Club and River Crest Country Club.

Cody Barrington and D a r r y l Wo o d s f r o m Nutcracker won all 3 points in the first match, but Jeff Needham and Dee Kelly of River Crest answered back with winning the second m a t c h 2 . 5 - . 0 5 . N u tcracker’s Mark Barrington and Dustin Sherrill swept the third match giving Nutcracker the 6.5-3.5 lead and giving Nutcracker a spot in the championship round, even though River Crest’s Reid Parrish and Scott Hargrove won the very close fourth match 21.

Apple Rock course at Horseshoe Bay played host to Sunday’s championship

round between Odessa Country Club and Nutcracker Golf Club. Mark Jones and Sterling Swack of Odessa got the team off to a good start by sweeping the first match. However, Mitchell Cole and Casey Barrington responded by sweeping the second match leaving it a close 3-3 tie.

N u t c r a c k e r ’s D u s t i n Sherrill and Marc Barrington captured 2.5 points in the third match, and Matt Sommerfield and Jared Harp of Nutcracker won the final match 2.5.05, capturing the 2020 Te x a s L e a g u e P l a y championship over Odessa 7.5-3.5.

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